| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a very | | | | Short attention span.o Procrastination.o Poor internal |
| common condition especially in children. Some of the | | | | supervision.o Disorganization. |
| symptoms seem very obvious and includes fidgeting | | | | Based on these symptoms and SPECT scans of the |
| constantly, having difficulty in paying attention at school | | | | brain to highlight activity in those parts of the brain that |
| or work and leaving every task unfinished. However | | | | are related to attention, forethought and short-term |
| the symptoms of ADHD can mimic those of other | | | | memory, Amen describes the following six types of |
| conditions and sometimes the signs are mild and | | | | ADHD.o Type I - Classic ADHD: Hallmark symptoms |
| harder to differentiate. According to a psychiatrist, | | | | of ADHD and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Treatment |
| Daniel Amen, it is imperative to look into the brain and | | | | includes stimulants.o Type II - Inattentive ADHD: |
| focus on multiple areas to make an accurate diagnosis | | | | Hallmark symptoms of ADHD plus low energy. Also |
| of ADHD. | | | | responds to stimulants.o Type III - Overfocused ADHD: |
| Most psychiatrists and psychologists identify and | | | | Hallmark features of ADHD plus negative thoughts and |
| classify ADHD into several types based on a series of | | | | behaviors like opposition and arguing. Best responds to |
| inattention and hyperactivity symptoms as outlined in | | | | antidepressants plus stimulants.o Type IV - Temporal |
| the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental | | | | lobe ADHD: ADHD features plus irritability, |
| Disorders (DSM-IV). The DSM-IV identifies three | | | | aggressiveness, memory and learning problems. |
| sub-types of ADHD. | | | | Responds best to anti-seizure medications like |
| 1. ADHD - Combined type: Both inattention and | | | | Neurontin.o Type V - Limbic ADHD: ADHD features |
| hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms. | | | | plus depression, low energy and motivation. Responds |
| 2. ADHD - Predominantly inattentive type. | | | | to stimulating antidepressants and not stimulants.o |
| 3. ADHD - Predominantly hyperactivity-impulsivity | | | | Type VI - Ring of fire: A cross between ADHD and |
| symptoms. | | | | bipolar disorders. Moodiness, aggressiveness and |
| Amen's types of ADHD: Amen considers these to be | | | | anger are predominant. Responds best to |
| the hallmark of symptoms for ADHD.o Distractibility.o | | | | anti-convulsants and newer anti-psychotic medicines. |